Describing her choice of Black Elie Saab dress she told Bollywood.com: "Everybody thinks I'm trying to be fashionable. I just wanted to wear a ball gown and feel like a princess. Honestly, I just want to have a good time."

The actress, who has been a regular on the Riviera since 2011, described her experience of the festival.

"The first year, I only came for a day. It was for the premiere of The Artist (2011). I got to see the film, and it was amazing.

"The second year, I attended the closing ceremony and didn't get to watch anything because I had to fulfil other obligations," she explained.

"Last year and this year, I've attended two days. This year, fortunately, they were two days in between, so I could watch a film.

"It's fun, and the energy is amazing. You have the best in the business here. Everyone's buzzing about movie deals. The most happening people in the industry, internationally, are here at this point, which is quite cool."

With only one Indian film Titli featured in the festival this year there was a small representation from Bollywood.

Mallika Sherawat and Freida Pinto attended the event, while Aishwarya Rai made a show-stopping entrance on the red carpet.